Eliot Spitzer takes lead over Scott Stringer in controller race after just three days: poll

[hrmjustin]

By Erin Durkin , Celeste Katz AND Jennifer Fermino / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Just three days after his surprising return to politics, hooker-happy former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has vaulted into a 42%-to-33% lead over Scott Stringer in the Democratic primary for city controller, a new poll shows.

Based on name recognition alone, Spitzer was expected to grab an early advantage over Stringer, who holds the low-profile job of Manhattan borough president.

But The Wall Street Journal/NBC4/Marist poll, the first survey since Spitzer declared his candidacy Sunday night, found encouraging signs for the former love gov beyond his 9-point lead.

According to the survey, released Wednesday night, two of three Democrats — 67% — said Spitzer deserved a second chance after resigning as governor five years ago amid revelations that he was “Client 9” of a call-girl ring.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/eliot-spitzer-beating-scott-stringer-race-poll-article-1.1395579#ixzz2Ykt54PN3

[polichick]

1. I think the people know that the powers-that-be took Spitzer down because...

he was doing his job by going after Wall Street.

They figure he'll do the job this time too.

[hrmjustin]

2. People here are hoping he could use the office to go after wall street.

[polichick]

3. Could he do it from that position? That would be great.

[hrmjustin]

4. His powers would be limited but if he were to work with the AG office it might be good.

The question has always been for Spitzer, can he work well with others. He has a history of not playing nice with others.

[polichick]

5. Hopefully he knows what's at stake - I have a feeling he does.

[hrmjustin]

6. Agreed!